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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes a domestic violence incident with a woman injured and hospital treatment implied. Mentions hurtful acts by a person identified as Lajoie and a child’s emotional impact. Other garbled lines reference a sports page and unrelated notes.
Fragmentary text discusses weekly behavior, moral tone, and Sabbath observance. Mentions Ferra stas water nourishment, Canadian observation, and society values. The fragmented prose hints at a critique of modern conduct and a call for steadier, quieter moral norms.
The notice promotes Peterboro Business College offering special courses for public school teachers and year round entry. It claims July and August have higher attendance issues but emphasizes better attention in lower months. The ad highlights Summer Resort Peterboro and Mad Courses at Spotton and Mekore.
June reports a large turnout for the Monday Garden Party at Mt Horeb praised for its picturesque grounds bracing air and fine refreshments. Mrs Snelgrove led the program with multiple solos recitations and instrumental pieces while Mr Howden drew encores. Will Howden was a crowd favorite. Also notes several local residents including Mrs Jardine and Mr Pest leaving for Toronto and Muskoka outings by John and Mrs McCrea. Several young men remain with the 5th at Sturgeon Point and fishing season is open with fair activity.
Local column from Omemee covers church services in Peterboro and Bethel, a June wedding at Bethel, and a Western Ontario trip by Will Jardine. It reports baseball games between Mt Pleasant and Cavanville, a spirited outing at Mount Pleasant, and a large traveling crowd by Boate's Church attendees expressing appreciation to Rev J H Teney. Additional items note a gipsy encampment near Omemee, public order actions by Reeve Beatty, and various visits, outings, school exams, and funerals in the region.
Dr. Frederick J. Snelgroeve novice yenders will be received by the undersigned up to Monday fame 28th for building cement sidewalks in Gemmee. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Reeve’s office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. George A. Baldwin, Clerk.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming it treats female ailments such as drains irregularity and weakness. It asserts medical endorsements and promises cures with alcohol free composition printed on the bottle wrapper. It also promotes free pamphlets and toll free mail requests for samples and orders.
Mrs Arthur McQuade of Omemee village dies at 78 after brief illness. Wife of former East Victoria MP Arthur McQuade, she leaves nine children, seven living, and many grandchildren. Funeral held June 6 at Emily Cemetery with Rev J H Jeney officiating. she was noted for charity and kindness.
An advertisement touts Eee ie From HIG PILLS promising to “build up the system” and “destroy the Elves.” It urges immediate purchase, offering a box for 75 cents or five boxes for one dollar, and credits R. J. Mutligar as the seller.
Henry George quotes praise for Sabbath discipline and strict forbiddance of servile labor on the seventh day. The Cloveland Leader notes editorials about licensing costs and a quip about police aimlessness amid city life. References to June marriage licenses and a philosopher remark appear in this clipped discourse.
A letter from a patient in the llifax area describes severe rheumatic liver and kidney illness with weight loss and jaundice. After using Ferrozone, the writer asserts full recovery within six months and urges readers to buy the product at $250 for six boxes.
The Bethel Epworth League plans a group trip from Peterboro to Stoney Lake on Tuesday June uth stopping at Lake Beld Youngs Point Burleigh Falls Juniper Island and more. Steamer departs Wolfe St Wharf Peterboro at 8 25 p m and returns by 7 50 p m with an evening train to Bests Station for excursionists. Fare adults 45c children 25c. Committee in charge Wim Casey Geo Mills Eugene Switzer G McKenzie pastor.
Edna Drewry of Smithfield wed Rev G C McQuade of Omemee in a June 15 ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Drewry. The Rev Enos Farnsworth officiated with partners from Bethany and S J L. Beaverton couple to reside at the Methodist Parsonage after a wedding journey east. The Mirror notes gifts and well wishes, praising the couple and Beaverton’s good citizenship.
Simple vegetable remedy claimed to keep organs healthy and strong. Pills regulate and cleanse the system softly so you barely notice taking medicine. Restores appetite color sleep. advertised as for men women and children. Try a 25 cent box.
The prize list for Canada's National Exhibition is being distributed as the event runs from August 25 to September 13. It promises a magnificent scale with $50,000 in premiums plus specials across departments and aims to attract attendance toward a million.
A speech argues that youth crime stems from parental training and home discipline. It cites England and Canada data on under twenty offenders, criticizes sensationalist yellow literature, and urges parents to control children to reduce future police and prison burdens.
Parlor ad endorses Parisian Sage hair tonic claiming it cures dandruff and stops hair loss. It markets a large bottle at 56 cents with a money back guarantee and offers mail order from Giroux Mfg. Co. Fort Erie Ontario.
A small woman accidentally entering Ottawa's House of Commons provoked alarm among male legislators who mistook her for a suffragette, likened by observers to a mouse among ladies in the assembly.
A fragment from a Scottish page features a plea to attend a Milbrook celebration next Thursday emphasizing Lord Shaftesbury’s view on Sunday rest and the medical benefit of the Lord's Day. It describes a dramatic Glasgow accident, urging aid and caution, and ends with a religious exhortation to support the weekly rest boon.
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